Worship

Over 500 Indian-Americans Celebrate Chhath Puja In Washington

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 5, 2019

Over 500 Indian-Americans gathered on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington to celebrate the Chhath puja, with several women dressed in colourful sarees worshipping the rising sun.

Happy Chhath Puja Images, Wishes, Quotes, SMS, Messages, Photos, GiFs, WhatsApp Stickers

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Saturday November 2, 2019

Chhath Puja 2019: The Chhath Puja is celebrated in Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and West Bengal. The first sun ray is called Usha and last sun ray is called Pratyusha. Both these sun rays are considered auspicious and worshipped during Chhath Puja.

Chhath Puja 2019: Sunrise, Sunset Timings In Bihar, Uttar Pradesh Today

India News | Edited by Sumana Nandy | Friday November 1, 2019

Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival which is celebrated across Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh with grandeur. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun and his sister Shashti Devi, also known as Chhathi Maiya, to thank them for the bounties of life. This festival doesn't involve any idol worshiping.

"55-60 Mosques In Ayodhya, 1 Birthplace For Lord Ram": Hindu Petitioners To Supreme Court

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday October 15, 2019

Muslims can worship in any mosque but Hindus can't change the birthplace of Lord Ram, senior advocate K Parasaran told the Supreme Court today, as daily hearings in the political sensitive Ram Janmbhoomi - Babri Masjid land dispute headed into its 39th day

Sanjay Nirupam's "Atheist" Jab At Mallikarjun Kharge Over 'Shastra Puja' Remark

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday October 9, 2019

When Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge termed the Shastra Puja performed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the first Rafale fighter jet received by India as unnecessary "tamasha" (theatrics), he probably did not brace himself for condemnation from his own party.

BJP's Bofors Retort As Congress Derides Rafale 'Shastra Puja'

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday October 9, 2019

Union minister Rajnath Singh's "Shastra puja" in front of the first Rafale fighter jet handed over by France on Tuesday, has generated a debate. While the Congress has slammed it as "tamasha"(drama) and "superstition", Mr Singh's cabinet colleague and BJP chief Amit Shah has lashed out, questioning the Congress's choice of issues to criticise the B...

"Worship All Daughters This Diwali": PM Modi At Dussehra Event In Delhi

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday October 8, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged people to celebrate the girl child this Diwali while inaugurating a Dussehra function at Delhi's Dwarka.

Dussehra 2019: In These Indian Temples, Demon King Ravana Is Worshipped

India News | Agencies | Tuesday October 8, 2019

Dussehra 2019: In Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, there are temples where demon king Ravana is worshipped for his scholarly skills.

"Deterrent, Not To Attack", Says Rajnath Singh As India Gets First Rafale: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday October 9, 2019

India got the formal delivery of the first of the 36 long-awaited Rafale fighter jets bought from the Dassault Aviation in France on Tuesday. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a three-day visit to France, accepted the handover at a facility of Rafale manufacturer Dassault Aviation in Bordeaux. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was preceded ...

Ayudha Pooja: Instruments Worshipped On This Day. Leaders Extend Greetings

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Monday October 7, 2019

Ayudha Pooja 2019: Ayudha Pooja, a part of 9-day Navratri festival, is also called "Astra Pooja," where instruments are worshipped. It is called by different names in different places. Maha Navami is believed to be the day when Durga Maa defeated the evil Mahishasura.

Maha Navami 2019: Goddess Siddhiratri Worshipped Today. PM Shares Greetings

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Monday October 7, 2019

Maha Navami: The ninth day of Navratri, celebrated in honour of Goddess Siddhiratri, one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga or Shakti.

Rajnath Singh To Perform 'Shastra Puja' After Receiving Rafale Jet In Paris

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 6, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on Tuesday perform ''Shastra Puja'' (worship of weapons) on the occasion of Dussehra in Paris where he will receive the first Rafale fighter jet, officials said.

Navratri 2019: Significance Of Navratri, Colours And Goddess Worship

India News | Edited by Prionka Jha | Sunday October 6, 2019

Navratri, the nine nights Hindu festival, is observed every year in October. This festival comes post-monsoon and is also called Sharada Navratri that is observed to honour Goddess Durga. Sharada means autumn.

Navratri Day 6 Worships Warrior Goddess Katyayani. Know About Her

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Friday October 4, 2019

Navratri Day 6: Goddess Katyayani was created from the combined energies of the gods to end demon Mahishasura.

Navratri Day 5: Goddess Skandmata Is Worshipped Today. Know About Her

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday October 3, 2019

Navratri Day 5: To appease Goddess Skandamata, devotees offer her fruits, especially bananas. Yellow-coloured clothes are worn on the fifth day of Navratri, as dedication to Goddess Skandmata.